In computing terms the difference between parser and lexer
is that parser is a computer program that parses while lexer is a computer program that performs lexical analysis.
As nouns the difference between parser and lexer
is that parser is one who parses while lexer is a computer program that performs lexical analysis.
parser
Noun
(
en noun)
One who parses.
(computing) A computer program that parses.
Anagrams
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lexer
Noun
(
en noun)
(computing) A computer program that performs lexical analysis.
Synonyms
* lexical analyzer